1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1984 Buick Century
To start off, 1984 Buick Century is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (124 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Buick Century. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Century.
Because 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1984 Buick Century | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Buick |
Model | Silver Wraith | Century |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 90 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2664 mm |